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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 19:31
Definitely GHD. I bought my on-line with ship and shop. Found that it was much cheaper than the one's you get out here and I got to choose the colour as well!
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 19:28
How many do you need? I've got a packet left over and there is 10 in a packet. They are silver in colour. Live in Motor City if you want to collect them. No charge either.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 19:24
It's not as annoying as having your in laws stay with you!
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 19:23
Babyrat - I would love the contact info!! thank you Bornconfused - Please let me know!!! Thank you. Let me know when you have emailed so I can take down my address and I will email you back with her telephone number. <em>edited by Babyrat on 13/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 18:22
It seems busy enough but I wasn't that impressed when I viewed it. To me first impressions count. I disliked the fact that no one ever answered the phone and you always had to leave a message on the answering machine.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 18:14
Does it matter so long as they can do the job!
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 18:00
Hearts of palm for starters (or of course, oysters!); Coquilles Saint-Jacques for main; Coeur a la creme in heart shaped mould for pud, or heart shape palmiers with pears, ginger and chocolate. ETA: I'm on my own tomorrow; the above are just suggestions for what I might have done :) edited by simpleasabc on 13/02/2011 Feel free if you want to cook for me cause I'm on my own as well. DH is in Doha!
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 16:29
Babyrat - which Blossom does your DD go to? This is one of my options.... She goes to the one at Umm Al Sheif. It's the original Blossom Nursery. It's not everyone's cup of tea but DD absolutely loves it there.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 15:40
My best friend gave my DD a personalised box for her 1st birthday. I use it for keepsake things for her.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 15:35
We have rented a few places in our time here in Dubai and not once have I come across having to repaint the property. We normally just fill in the holes and leave it clean and tidy.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 15:33
Browneye, I know someone who has a 2 bed in Sports City available for rent. She only asked me on Friday if I knew anyone who was interested. I do know that it is partly furnished. I'm happy to pass their phone number on to you so you can contact them direct yourself. Another alternatively is to move into one of those serviced apartments but you will have to put your things into storage.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 15:21
I'm a full time working mum but I do have a full time maid as well but DD goes to Blossom Nursery which caters for the working family. They have early drop offs 7:30am and late pick ups which the latest is 6.00pm. Snacks, lunches and afternoon snacks are included in the price. They have summer camps etc. It works for me. It's only when DD is sick that's its handy to have a maid around. I actually now have a live in maid but the two previous maids I had before both lived out. You pay a bit more to have a live out maid cause you end up having to give them money for rent and travelling expenses.
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Latest post on 13 February 2011 - 10:24
I know that the car showroom on SZR holds the sales people passports for a fact.
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 23:37
This only happens to me when I call DH in Doha but otherwise its fine. Weird
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 12:17
She really needs to go back to speak to someone nice in the bank. They may waive the charges but obviously not the security cheque.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 12:15
I reregistered car back in late October and wasn't even ask for the ID card just the usual passport and visa copy. Also, they have extended the deadline to June so it isn't fully enforce yet.
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Latest post on 07 February 2011 - 12:10
Yes you should definitely warn them. The Landlord doesn't have to live with the noise but the new tenant does.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 20:54
Flying Colours Media City. There are a few branches around actually.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 20:52
Second Jim will fix it as well.
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Latest post on 06 February 2011 - 10:04
Thanks for that.
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 23:43
Been there typed that many many times, amazing how frustrating these little people can make us......good news is things do get better a word of advice always mean what you say, stick to your guns be the adult, take charge and NEVER EVER give in...... That is so much easier said than done! At times I feel I'm such a **** mother cause I give in to DD so easily. I have this guilt thing that cause I work and can't spend as much time as I would like with her I just want to make her happy all the time but I know deep down I'll just end up creating a brat!
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 23:17
Have a look on Dubizzle. When I was looking about 3 weeks ago I know there was an apartment in Goldcrest Tower which was only a six month let but that was because it was rented by a company and the company was basically resubletting with the Landlord's consent. They are out there.
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 14:56
SAHM has car - non negotiable! In an ideal world you both would have a car but if you only have one then it should be with you. If he makes you guys move to Dubai then he should bite the bullet and get on the metro and use taxis where possible. It is not feasible for you to do that well not with taxis anyway. What about car seats etc etc. Also, say to him if there was an emergency with the kids he wouldn't want you waiting around for a taxi or bus would he?
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 22:45
It was directly below Ikea's front entrance.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 22:42
I personally prefer Etisalat to Du but as already mentioned you don't really get the choice.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 22:40
Second Dai Shi Dai!
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 22:38
Mothercare, Sun and Sands, Go Sports all sell that type of swimwear for LO's.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 22:34
I've been following this post closely as this is where I've put DD down for FS1. When I went for the tour around November time the headteacher actually informed us that the swimming pool would be ready for Sept 2011! As regards the auditorium I don't think that would be anywhere finished in DD's life time at the school as far as I can see its just a big shell. Personally I think that as soon as everything is up and running their school fees will shoot up as well. <em>edited by Babyrat on 04/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 14:33
For info, Little Gym are doing a free trial if you buy the Time Out for Kids. There is a voucher in there.
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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 14:30
Simple answer is No. I don't get a clothing allowance from my employers. I did offer her a uniform when she started and she said that she was more comfortable in her own clothes. Saying that sometimes when I see offers buy one get one free I do think about her.
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Latest post on 01 February 2011 - 23:43
Try Blossom or Rising Star or even Children's Oasis.
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 22:23
IKEA definitely best place for a man one stop shop - it's cheap and then if you hate it all, you can get rid of it later! ;) lol
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Latest post on 31 January 2011 - 01:20
She needs to exit and have her medical done before that date.
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 23:55
Out of the nurseries you had done I only went to see 3 of them which are Children's Oasis, London & Paris and Blossoms. All very good nurseries in their own way. It is very much a personal choice. Another good nursery is Rising Star. You will know once you have found the one.
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 23:49
Fullymine, to rate it a person would have had to have had experience in each, which is probably going to be tough ;) I am sure Blossoms is a fabulous place, but am also sure it closes for long periods during school holidays (Spring break, Christmas, Eid etc + half terms). Blossoms gives you the choice of an academic year and also all year round. They are closed for I think 4 weeks of the year two of them being over Christmas.
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 23:38
Signature Villa on the Palm Jumeriah!
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 21:45
My LO is with Dr Loubster at Infinity Clinic. With Infinity Clinic they do not do direct billing as far as I am aware. DD has Bupa International so its a lot of form filling I'm afraid. In fairness to Bupa they always pay up quickly.
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 21:39
I have my lessons at Atlantis Hotel its run by Dubai Tennis Academy. 45 minutes lessons for a pack of 4 is 850AED.
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Latest post on 27 January 2011 - 21:33
I normally get a quick 5 min chat as we don't get a book anymore but if the teacher isn't in the room one of the assistant's normally tells me how she has been getting on.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 16:46
Was at home about 3am. Just got up to go to the toilet and then it happened all over my mum's new carpet which she had had laid a couple of days before on the landing.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 16:37
There is London & Paris Nursery opposite Jumeriah Beach Hotel. I have a little one at Blossoms which is just off Al Wasl Road. I know they cater for the working mother.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 14:15
It was an accident. I don't think you should make her pay but at least give her a stern warning. Accidents do happen.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 14:12
Hi, Personally if DH will be looking for a job then I would just get them over on visit visas. They can then do visa runs together until he gets a job. Everything else can be in your name ie., tenancy contract. I think you will find it will be much easier for DH to sponsor his son than you. DH and I are on separate residential visas. I know only about the sponsoring situation as I at one stage going to have to sponsor DH as he had been made redundant last year. Anyway good luck. You'll love it out here. Expensive but nice.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 10:39
Stick it on Dubizzle - people will buy as long as its cheap!
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 08:27
I just wanted to add no country's medical practice is perfect but I think the NHS is amazing. Doctors are only human and yes they do make mistakes. My father last summer was diagnosed with cancer of the colon. Within 6 weeks from the time he went to see the doctor who then referred him to consultant he was treated and back home. Unfortunately for us it has returned again and this time he has again been seen quickly and is now in St Thomas London undergoing treatment. The doctors and nurses work very hard are underpaid, long working hours, conditions etc but they still soldier on.
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Latest post on 26 January 2011 - 08:21
As a rule of thumb it is normally woman who work in those areas including teaching, bankers who can sponsor their other partners. They also normally require you to have a salary of a certain amount. Hopefully you have a degree certificate as well. It can be done but some Emirates are a bit more lax with paperwork than others. I am not sure about your partner's son though. If both your partner and his son have European Passports they could do visa runs which is not ideal but people do it.
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 19:24
I really am in shock. I can't believe it. 1) I have to pay 500 for connection (DEWA, DU and Showtime all seem to manage to connect you for 100) 2) I have to pay 1000 for a deposit 3) Then I have to pay 50 dirhams standing charge [b'>every month[/b'> 4) Then pay for metered gas consumption on top Lootah BC Gas seems to have a monopoly as no one else is allowed to supply gas to Jumeriah Village. I'm soooooo angry. In 5 years I've used 2 medium sized gas bottles which cost 80 each. What to do? Lootah BC Gas seems to be taking over everywhere. They have now taken over from Royal Gas who used to supply the Palm Jumeriah. They knocked my door last week saying that we had an unpaid invoice dating back to September so glad I kept the receipt slip confirming payment.
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 08:04
Sorry I can't recommend an agency but ifyour daughter is in nursery your best bet would be to approach one of the nursery assistants in her class. I've done that in the past.
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 08:02
Elizabeth Driver is a qualified midwife in Dubai. She was at GMC in Green Community about 2 years ago. I know she did ante natal classes at I think its called Canadian Clinic on Jumeriah Beach Road. I'm not sure how big the demand is for midwives is in Dubai as majority of people have insurance and so are seen by the Obs. Anyway good luck. I think its a fantastic career.
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Latest post on 25 January 2011 - 07:53
What about a Mont Blanc pen with his name engraved on it? Or a nice evening meal at a really posh restaurant, cufflinks, Massage for men at 1847 (great mens salon), Swim with the Dolphins at Dolpin Bay Atlantis Hotel with you and him. Skyride on a seaplane over Dubai? Shisha pipe (if he smokes)? Tickets to a comedy club? It gets harder by the years trust me! Mine turns 40 tomorrow.....I had a tough one with that. Happy shopping and hope this helps. Yeah I like the Mont Blanc idea as well.
 
 
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